Low Income Ticket Program Opens

4,000 tickets at $190 each are available through our 2015 Low Income Ticket Program. These tickets are reserved for participants on a limited income who cannot otherwise afford our regular priced ticket.

The Low Income Ticket Program opens to receive applications March 4, 2015 at 12pm (noon) PST.

Program Guidelines:

The application has more detailed instructions, but here’s what you need to know so you can be prepared to apply.

• The link to access the application will be posted on our ticket page as well as this page once the application period begins.
• The program will close as soon as we have enough applicants. Submit your application as soon as possible.
• If you have already purchased a ticket to Burning Man 2015 in any sale, you are not eligible for a Low Income ticket.
• If you are approved for a Low Income ticket and purchase a Burning Man 2015 ticket in any later sale, your Low Income award will be revoked, even if the ticket was purchased for someone else or you let a someone else use your card.
• Applications are one per person. No couple or group applications. Feel free to reference each other in your applications if you wish.
• Applications are one per email address. Applications with duplicate email addresses will not be considered.
• You may not submit an application on someone else’s behalf unless the applicant has a disability that prevents them from submitting it themselves.
• You must use your legal name on your application. If you are awarded a ticket you will be required to show legal photo ID in order to collect it at the Box Office of the Burning Man event.
• You must provide proof of your income and expenses; applications without documentation will not be considered.
• We will not request additional documentation or clarification, please ensure your application is complete prior to submittal.
• Low Income tickets are strictly non-transferrable and are held at the Box Office for Will Call pick up, no exceptions.
• Low Income Tickets cannot be picked up or paid for until the Box Office opens.
• Tickets purchased through the Low Income Ticket Program are completely non-transferrable.
• If you are accepted to the Low Income Ticket Program you will be given the opportunity to purchase a vehicle pass when you pick your ticket up at the Box Office.
• It may take up to six (6) weeks to review applications after submission. You will be notified of your application status if you were approved or denied.

Technical Stuff:

Here are some tips to make sure your application submission process is as easy as possible.

• Make sure you’ve completed your Burner Profile prior to beginning the application.
• Do not fill out the application on a mobile device (smart phone or tablet).
• Make sure you’re using the most up to date version of your browser, and don’t use Internet Explorer.
• You must upload proof of income & expenses for your submission to be complete. Examples:
  • Your current W2 for 2014,
  • a current pay stub with your name on it,
  • disability or unemployment benefits statement,
  • a current student loan statement,
  • mortgage statement, etc.
• File Formats accepted: .jpg or .pdf, single page only for each, 1 MB or less each (please black out any account or social security numbers but leave your name visible).
• You can always take a picture of your documents using a digital camera, or smart phone if you don’t have access to a scanner.
• Be sure to check your spam and promotions folder for emails from us.